QuadientNPACF 64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.47 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates NPACF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Software companies, Quadient ranks better than 89.44% on this metric.
Quadient's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 10.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NPACF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51 Med: 7.06 Max: 23.76
Current: 10.47
During the past 13 years, Quadient's highest Yield on Cost was 23.76. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 7.06.
NPACF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.44% of 1032
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.01
vs NPACF: 10.47
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Quadient 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NPACF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Quadient 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Quadient is calculated as
Quadient (NPACF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.47 as of Jul. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Quadient and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.51 to 23.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Quadient ranks #109 out of 1032 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Quadient's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.47 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 23.76. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01. Quadient's value of 10.47 is 247.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quadient ranks #109 out of 1032 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quadient has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quadient's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Quadient ranks #109 out of 1032 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Quadient in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01. Quadient's value of 10.47 is 247.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Quadient's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.51 to 23.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Quadient has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.01, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Quadient's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.47 is 247.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Quadient and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quadient's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.47, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quadient stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quadient (NPACF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.17, compared to a current price of $14.40 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.47, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 247.8% above the Software industry median of 3.01. Quadient's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quadient (NPACF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.47 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Quadient (NPACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quadient stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.40 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.17.
GuruFocus considers Quadient to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NPACF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.47 (48% above median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: $17.17 vs. price of $14.40 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 247.8% above the Software median (#109 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quadient SA is a France-based company engaged in providing business services to its clients. three reportable segments compose its solutions: mail-related solutions, Intelligent Communication Automation, and parcel locker solutions. The company provides solutions to various industries including financial services, insurance, and print providers, among others. Over half of the company's revenue is from the North American market and about one-third from the main European countries. Mail-related solutions account for the majority of Quadient's revenue.
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